Chapter 182: A+ Level Challenge, Shocking!
He glanced at Qi Tianhen, who lay on the ground with his eyes closed, struggling for breath, and close to death.
Looking concerned, he asked, "Daoist Qi Tianhen, what happened?"
The Holy Son of Yaoguang gave Chu Xiu a suspicious look.
"Daoist Qi Tianhen, I don't know how you got poisoned."
"Your soul has been corroded."
"The detoxification pill is useless..."
"You can't leave this secret place; you might not survive..."
He suspected Chu Xiu was responsible, but he had no proof.
"How pitiful," Chu Xiu muttered, shaking his head.
"Who will go first?"
Chu Xiu gazed towards the high arena in the middle.
"We can't challenge Class A, so you should go," Bai Su Su said, feeling a hint of regret.
Chu Xiu nodded and walked towards the ring.
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in Chu Xiu's mind.
"Challenger, choose the difficulty of your challenge."
"C"
"B"
"A"
"A+"
"Oh? An extra option?" Chu Xiu was surprised.
He had studied the strategy guide but hadn't seen mention of an A+ level.
After a moment's thought, he made his choice.
"A+"
"The selection is complete. The challenger has three breaths to enter the ring."
"If you do not enter on time, you will lose the opportunity to challenge A+ level forever."
Chu Xiu moved swiftly and leapt onto the ring.
Swish, swish, swish—
Two figures in black appeared, both at the peak of their magical powers.
Below, the audience was stunned.
"What's happening? Why does Chu Xiu have two opponents?" Yaochi Saint wondered, her lips pursing slightly beneath her veil.
"In this way, in five quarters of an hour, Chu Xiu will face 32 opponents skilled in combined attack techniques at the peak of supernatural powers."
"Even for him, this will be extremely challenging!" Yaoguang Saint sighed.
As they discussed, the battle in the ring commenced.
Chu Xiu, adopting the Zhenwu·Breaking Mountain Seal with both hands, moved swiftly using the Xing character's secret technique.
He surged forward and struck one of the black-clad figures, sending him flying.
Another blast from the Zhenwu·Breaking Mountain Seal—
Bang—
Bang—
Two puffs of black air exploded.
Chu Xiu had passed the first round.
Standing in the ring, he awaited the next wave of enemies.
As time passed, four men in black appeared, refreshed for the new round.
Chu Xiu continued to utilize the 36 styles of Zhenwu, combined with the Xing character's secret technique for movement. He refrained from using any other attacking techniques during this period.
Yao Chi Saint observed carefully and realized that the 36 Zhenwu Styles effectively countered the men in black.
"Ah, I see. No wonder Chu Xiu recommended this secret technique..."
Not just her, but all present noticed the advantage.
"Ahem... I don't know what magical power Chu Xiu is using, but can you teach it? I am willing to pay a high price," Yaoguang Saint inquired first.
Bai Su Su and Meng Tao also looked expectantly at Yao Chi Saint.
She hesitated for a moment, then explained:
"The 36 Zhenwu Styles were exchanged beneath the giant tree in the void. They are bound by the rules of the secret place and cannot be taught to others."
She didn't want to respond when Yaoguang Saint asked, but Bai Su Su and Meng Tao were different as they were fellow disciples of Chu Xiu.
"If I didn't explain, Chu Xiu would have," she reasoned.
Hearing this, Yaoguang Saint raised an eyebrow, having assumed Chu Xiu and the others were already familiar with the 36 styles of Zhenwu, which would have helped them pass the level.
Before he could question further, Yao Chi Saint continued:
"Chu Xiu felt he lacked a close-combat technique, so he chose the 36 Zhenwu Styles..."
"I also chose this technique to teach him a move," she added, her cheeks flushing slightly as she lowered her head shyly.
Seeing her reaction, Bai Su Su smiled. "You two are a couple. I envy you."
Yaoguang Saint's face twitched with mixed feelings, convinced by her explanation.
It was merely a coincidence!
Meng Tao chuckled, "You're so fortunate. I envy you."
"Fairy Fengyao, maybe you can use this technique to pass the A-level challenge."
Yao Chi Saint shook her head, "I doubt it! Even with the 36 Zhenwu Styles, facing the joint attack of 16 little saints is daunting."
But she didn't reveal everything.
With Chu Xiu's strategic mind, he likely foresaw the significant role the 36 styles of Zhenwu would play in future challenges.
She remained hopeful.
Bang, bang—
Four more explosions in the ring signaled the defeat of the next opponents.
The second stage was passed.
"So quickly!" Meng Tao exclaimed in admiration.
As the challenge progressed, Chu Xiu seemed unstoppable, breezing through the third and fourth stages.
When the fifth stage arrived, 32 men in black, all at the peak of their magical powers, surrounded him and launched a combined attack of immense power.
Chu Xiu, forced to retreat, used the secret of the Xing character to manage the onslaught.
Saint Yaoguang analyzed, "Thirty-two men at the peak of magical powers, when combined, could even kill three warriors who have just attained Lesser Sainthood."
"Chu Xiu is handling it calmly, his exceptional movement technique playing a crucial role."
He turned to Saint Lady Bai Susu and asked, "Fairy Bai, do you know what Chu Xiu's body movement technique is?"
Bai Susu shook her head, "I don't know either."
"He must have another chance."
The secret of the character has been long lost in the Sky Continent.
Even if Chu Xiu demonstrated it publicly, no one would recognize it—except Sister Luo, of course!
On stage, Chu Xiu's prowess shone as he transformed into thousands of afterimages, the 36 moves of Zhenwu flowing seamlessly from one to the next.
After numerous battles, he mastered this magical skill.
Half a quarter of an hour later, he eliminated a man in black.
With one opponent down, their formation briefly faltered, and the power of their combined attack dropped by 40%.
Chu Xiu seized this opportunity, unleashing the secret technique with full force.
His eyes blazed with golden light, and above his head, a holy body emerged, a chaos-born green lotus suppressing his enemies.
Boom, boom, boom—
One after another, his opponents were defeated.
After half a quarter of an hour, the last man in black fell.
The fifth stage was completed.
The spectators were stunned.
Chu Xiu had triumphed with neither injury nor pause.
Just as everyone thought the challenge was over, the sixth stage commenced.
Two more men in black appeared, their aura formidable.
They were two fourth-level Little Saints.
"Impossible..." Meng Tao gasped.
Yao Chi Saint's eyes widened in disbelief.
Even Brother Calm and Yaoguang Saint were taken aback.
"There's a sixth stage, and it involves mid-level Little Saints..."
"Chu Xiu is going to face a severe test!"